Another study performed by Oregon's Department of Failure And Waste ' with the help of a few bait suppliers. As far as bait restrictions on all those rivers. On Oregon's coast I can think of only 10 miles of river restricted to the use of bait. That would be the Upper Nestucca in the Tillamook district.

Are they performing the study in water temps reaching 60-70 degree's as occurs in tidewater in early August through September?

The mortality on the smolts is only part of the problem. What happens to the reproductive cycle of the adults that eat the toxic combo? Would ODFW like to spend more time and money on this never ending science project.

Is the state supporting the use of bait just to satisfy the guides that happen to be promoting the product? A true test should be performed outside the guidelines of ODFW and those bait dealers. I would venture to say that the outcome would not help those bait dealers.

The initial study as small as it is appears, points a very negative affect on the juvenile populations. Reducing the amounts of sodium sulfites may help but in the long run the removal of all toxic compounds used in the curing process would alleviate all need to address the chemical issue once and fore all.

Is ODFW doing the study to protect the sale of the excess eggs to the dealers or are they performing the study to address the longterm negative affects that the cures being used have on the stocks in question ?

A like my salmon eggs on a bead of rice and some soy sauce. No ill effects just good eating and very safe.